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Vacuum detector

US4471309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1982
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/3274
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a novel vacuum detection means utilizing a high frequency, high voltage device to excite an electrical discharge in a vacuum whose characteristics are dependent on the level of the vacuum contained therein. This discharge current allows the degree of vacuum to be continuously monitored.

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